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Finding new ways into familiar subjects
• How to keep things fresh. You may have been asked to write a feature about a subject many times before - putting a new twist on a topic
Finding your voice as a feature writer
• Once you are comfortable with structuring a feature you can bring some of your own personality to bear as a writer. How to make sure you put just enough of yourself into what you write, but not too much
Better intros, better styles
• A range of foolproof structures for any feature
How to interview difficult subjects
• How to handle uncooperative or unintentionally unhelpful interviewees
How to avoid transcribing hours of tape before you write your feature
• The feature isn't on your tape, its in your head
• When to refer to your tape
• The correct use of taping, when taping is useful and when it is essential |
Writing a variety of reviews
• Mixing factual information and opinion
• Putting in the ground work
The features that win awards
• Tips and tricks for making your feature stand out from the crowd
Tips and tricks for when your feature gets bogged down
• Is there a vital quote, interview, factual element or passage of description missing? How to work out what's wrong
Law for journalists
• Update on latest developments in defamation law and privacy
Delegates are invited to submit examples of their own work if they wish for appraisal.
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